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After I recovered, Peter sent me a letter. He
was being promoted.
I told him I was buying properties in town.
He said, “Whatever you want!”
My dad wanted his son to join the army, so
he asked me to talk to Peter.
I said, “You can’t. Your daughter is a
murderer, and you’re a thief.”
My dad left.
The Johnsons were worse. Billy broke his legs
and became an alcoholic.
く
Later, Ashley got out of jail. Billy found out
and killed her.
Ashley died after being stabbed with scissors.
I had moved to the city.
My life was great.
With Carol’s support, I went to college.
Carol helped me with the kids.
The country opened up, and my business
grew.
At thirty–five, I was a famous
businesswoman.
I built an orphanage.
Jhoped their childhood was better than mine.
In 1997, Peter retired and became a leader,
still making time for me and the kids.
I ran into my mom.
She was selling vegetables on the street.
She ate bread and drank water.
I left.
They made their own choices.
(The End)
